What to keep and what to toss

How does clutter begin? A junk drawer with old batteries, gum and receipts? A desk full of abandoned paperwork? Pretty soon your dining room is looking like a thrift store with clutter... Read more »

Consumers cite saving as least important financial resolution

In its monthly online poll, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) asked consumers about their financial New Year’s Resolutions. More than 6,100 consumers responded as follows: ... Read more »

Free eBook New Beginnings in the New Year

Saving more money, reducing debt, managing money better, and eliminating the use of credit cards are among the most popular financial resolutions people are setting this New Year. However, fifty-six percent of... Read more »

2010 20 ways to save $10

In honor of the New Year, I offer you 20 quick and easy to save $10 or more. ( And I did it without suggesting that you skip the Starbucks!) ... Read more »

Young Adults Make your money work for you in the New Year

Managing finances is tough. There’s no universal solution that applies to all people. It really depends on your personal income, debt, and household budget. Also, sometimes it isn’t as easy as the... Read more »

Caution Interest and fees can easily outweigh benefits of borrowing

Desperate times often call for desperate measures, but sometimes those tactics can leave you worse off than where you began. This can be the case with people struggling to find money to... Read more »

Book Review Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel

Personal finance is undoubtedly important; however, few describe the subject as fun. That was true until Phil Villarreal wrote the book called Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel. Villarreal has been accurately described... Read more »

How long will this impact my credit

This is a very common question and the answer can be found in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This law was passed by Congress in 1970 and... Read more »

National Regifting Day goes legit’

In honor of holiday office parties and the “unique” gifts exchanged at them, the creators of Regiftable.com (that would be us) have declared today to be National Regifting Day. ... Read more »

Page Header is ‘Mail Organization it is within your reach’

Ever since I found out that my wife is pregnant (we’re having a girl and couldn’t be happier), I’ve found myself wanting to become more organized. From the kitchen to the garage,... Read more »